Monday...forget it. Monday was blur of dental appointment, dropping off and picking up children, cleaning house, phone calls & e-mails, teaching lessons, early dinner, teaching class, meetings. No school and probably no real learning. That is behind us now.
Tuesday was so very relaxed by comparison. Firstborn did some Latin, Math, and music practice and by then the temps had risen enough that I was willing to head outdoors for the beginning of our landscaping adventure. The three eldest and I wove around the back yard marking every possible measurement: from the privacy fence to the corner of the house, from the privacy fence to the patio, patio to driveway, privacy fence to chain link fence, back of house to back fence, back fence to coop, back fence to Kindergarten, back fence to playscape, etc., etc.
Next task is to get it down on graph paper.
In the afternoon there was artistic pursuits followed by a tasty and simple supper. After dinner the children worked on their Lenten coloring contest pictures and the girls worked on Sunshine's jewelry box. They called their friends, the H's and we called it a day. Such a pleasant contrast to Monday.
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Wednesday, March 07, 2007
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Addendum to Monday
I can't figure how to edit in this "new" blogger. So, I just wanted to add that I went to bed last night after blogging. I was snuggled into bed and just letting go of that final thread of consciousness when I heard a cough. A suspicious cough. Another. And then the cry. "Professor, I think someone has thrown up." Ah, yes. Out to the line to get some of those clean diapers. Down to start the washer with pillow, sheets and nightgown. Start the bath; hair needs washing. And grab a pillow for my most beloved husband who has volunteered to sleep on the girls' bedroom floor in case he is needed during the night.
Blessed relief, it was a seemingly isolated event.
Holding my breath for the other little ducklings to show symptoms of the the one hour flu.
Blessed relief, it was a seemingly isolated event.
Holding my breath for the other little ducklings to show symptoms of the the one hour flu.
Monday, February 26, 2007
Details of Monday
Didn't get up until 7:30; of course, the children had already been up for awhile and the Prof had left just shortly before. Dressed and started a load of diapers; we were desperate.
I was hesitant to cook much because there was, most unfortunately, a mountain of pots & pans awaiting washing. But, we had yogurt with granola, sausage patties & scrambled eggs. The Prof returned home and I went for a shower. Confession: It had been awhile since my last. I took a long time with the morning toilette. I knew it was going to be a big day and I just needed a nice morning boost. Made a phone call regarding tonight's class. Meanwhile, the children cleaned up the breakfast table, folded laundry (even more than they had been asked to do!), practiced their music lessons and piddled around a bit.
The Prof started a lesson in the studio and I started some with the little scholars. Firstborn did some handwriting and watched a new MUS lesson. Sunshine also did math. We left for ballet on time! We arrived early! The Prof, of course, was home teaching when we left, so we just waved a quick goodbye.
Ballet. Sunshine and Olivia were the only ones there today, so they got a really good workout. While we waited, Firstborn did some math and I read another chunk of Beowulf to him. Rosebud & Little Queen played. Firstborn joined them for the last half hour. I sketched garden plans.
Once we were back to the ranch it was time for lunch (everyone is ALWAYS EXTREMELY hungry after ballet). We had This & That leftovers (pork loin, clam chowder, etc) . I ate and worked. Little Queen was rather fussy and tired. The children cleaned up the lunch table while I took The Cranky One up for her nap. Quiet time for everyone. I washed dishes, hung diapers to dry, fed the hens, and picked up around the house as fast as I could. Also replied to a couple of emails and made a phone call.
Mother's Helper arrived shortly after Quiet Time and The Cranky One, thankfully, was ready for a good time. Mother's Helper made fairy with the girls while I taught a couple of music lessons. Finished. Changed a diaper. The Prof walked in to teach more lessons as the children & I ran out of the house. A short practice/warm-up before the opening game of the baseball season. Got the girls hot dogs (shame on me). Hung around at the diamond watching the game until The Prof arrived and then raced back home for the first night of a new childbirth class. Whew! Picked up a few more things, got materials prepared for class, checked e-mail and then just tried to take a few deep breaths so as to give the impression that I was very relaxed and centered for teaching class.
Class went well. The Prof and the scholars came home late and grabbed a snack. Everyone was still up when I finished around 9. I heard all about the game. (Firstborn's team lost) Off to bed went the Dear Family. I grabbed a snack, transferred photos from my camera, sent some e-mails, blogged and now I am off to bed.
I was hesitant to cook much because there was, most unfortunately, a mountain of pots & pans awaiting washing. But, we had yogurt with granola, sausage patties & scrambled eggs. The Prof returned home and I went for a shower. Confession: It had been awhile since my last. I took a long time with the morning toilette. I knew it was going to be a big day and I just needed a nice morning boost. Made a phone call regarding tonight's class. Meanwhile, the children cleaned up the breakfast table, folded laundry (even more than they had been asked to do!), practiced their music lessons and piddled around a bit.
The Prof started a lesson in the studio and I started some with the little scholars. Firstborn did some handwriting and watched a new MUS lesson. Sunshine also did math. We left for ballet on time! We arrived early! The Prof, of course, was home teaching when we left, so we just waved a quick goodbye.
Ballet. Sunshine and Olivia were the only ones there today, so they got a really good workout. While we waited, Firstborn did some math and I read another chunk of Beowulf to him. Rosebud & Little Queen played. Firstborn joined them for the last half hour. I sketched garden plans.
Once we were back to the ranch it was time for lunch (everyone is ALWAYS EXTREMELY hungry after ballet). We had This & That leftovers (pork loin, clam chowder, etc) . I ate and worked. Little Queen was rather fussy and tired. The children cleaned up the lunch table while I took The Cranky One up for her nap. Quiet time for everyone. I washed dishes, hung diapers to dry, fed the hens, and picked up around the house as fast as I could. Also replied to a couple of emails and made a phone call.
Mother's Helper arrived shortly after Quiet Time and The Cranky One, thankfully, was ready for a good time. Mother's Helper made fairy with the girls while I taught a couple of music lessons. Finished. Changed a diaper. The Prof walked in to teach more lessons as the children & I ran out of the house. A short practice/warm-up before the opening game of the baseball season. Got the girls hot dogs (shame on me). Hung around at the diamond watching the game until The Prof arrived and then raced back home for the first night of a new childbirth class. Whew! Picked up a few more things, got materials prepared for class, checked e-mail and then just tried to take a few deep breaths so as to give the impression that I was very relaxed and centered for teaching class.
Class went well. The Prof and the scholars came home late and grabbed a snack. Everyone was still up when I finished around 9. I heard all about the game. (Firstborn's team lost) Off to bed went the Dear Family. I grabbed a snack, transferred photos from my camera, sent some e-mails, blogged and now I am off to bed.
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